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Destiny looked at herself one more time in the mirror. She smoothed her hands over the front of her black pencil skirt where she’d tucked in a sleeveless ivory silk blouse. A black one-button blazer would complete the power suit. She hoped it gave her a look of professionalism, but also presented her as someone who took care in her work.

A knock at the front door made her heartbeat quicken. That would be Faith. She was picking her up and then they’d go give the biggest presentation of their professional lives.

Destiny quickly grabbed her blazer off the bed and hurried to the living room. She was not prepared for the emotions that ran through her body when she opened the front door.

Faith was standing there in a dark blue suit with the sleeves pushed up revealing her muscled forearms. She wore a pale yellow shirt which highlighted her honey-colored hair where it rested at her shoulders. The pants were tapered at the ankles making Faith’s legs look long and lean. The high heels would’ve made Faith the same height as Destiny if she hadn’t been wearing heels as well.

Destiny lost her breath along with the ability to speak and felt her cheeks light up like the Fourth of July. The gorgeous woman standing in front of her didn’t have a smirk on her face like Destiny expected. Instead she looked a lot like Destiny was feeling inside right this minute.

“Faith…” Destiny said hoarsely, trying to find her voice. “You look amazing.”

“M–m–me?” Faith stammered. “If you put a blazer on over that skirt, I’m going to melt right in front of you.”

Destiny smiled and reached for Faith’s hand. “Get in here.” She closed the front door and felt Faith’s hands on her bare upper arms.

“I’ve always had a thing for your shoulders, babe,” Faith said. “You are beautiful.”

“Thank you,” Destiny said shyly.

Faith leaned in and started to kiss her. “Hold it,” Destiny said. “You know what happens when we start kissing. We can’t be late.”

“You cannot expect me to stand here when you look this incredible and not kiss you,” Faith stated.

Destiny smirked and put her hands on Faith’s hips. “Okay. You can kiss me, but will you wear this suit after your birthday party so I can take it off of you?”

“Absolutely,” Faith said.

Destiny didn’t wait and closed the distance between their lips. The kiss was soft, but there was an underlying hint of want and need. When Faith deepened the kiss, Destiny could feel Faith’s hands squeeze her shoulders. The strength and power of the entire scene made Destiny once again lose her breath.

She pulled away and inhaled deeply. “You’re making me dizzy,” she said breathlessly.

“I know,” Faith replied. “I feel it, too.”

A chuckle bubbled up from Destiny’s throat. “My God, would you look at us?”

Faith laughed. “Maybe we should dress up more often.”

“Would you give us your massive landscaping budget?” Destiny asked with a twinkle in her eye.

“We’re beautiful people making beautiful landscapes,” Faith replied.

“Yeah, we are,” Destiny said. She started to pull away, but Faith stopped her.

“We can do this, Des,” Faith said.

Destiny nodded.

“I don’t just mean the bid,” Faith clarified, staring into Destiny’s eyes.

“I know,” Destiny said softly. “One thing at a time, babe.”

Faith smiled and Destiny could see the recognition in her eyes.

“I’m going to put my coat on now,” Destiny said, raising her brows. “Please don’t melt. I need you for the presentation.”

Faith reached for the blazer and held it out for Destiny to slip her arms into. She turned around and Faith gently settled Destiny’s hair on her shoulders.

“Mmm-mmm,” Faith enthusiastically murmured. “How could they not want you to complete their project?”

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